Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Spokane, WA
Issued by NWS Spokane, WA
295 WWUS86 KOTX 300038 SPSOTX Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Spokane WA 538 PM PDT Wed May 29 2024 IDZ002-003-WAZ033-036-300115- Coeur d`Alene Area ID-Idaho Palouse ID-Spokane Area WA- Washington Palouse WA- 538 PM PDT Wed May 29 2024 ...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of west central Benewah, southwestern Kootenai, northeastern Whitman and southeastern Spokane Counties through 615 PM PDT... At 538 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 10 miles southeast of Cheney, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Fairfield, Rosalia, Rockford, Spangle, Latah, Waverly, and Plaza. This includes U.S. Highway 195 in Washington between mile markers 66 and 83. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service. && LAT...LON 4725 11752 4747 11752 4753 11703 4724 11695 TIME...MOT...LOC 0038Z 268DEG 20KT 4739 11741 MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH $$ CD